Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Silver Legacy Resort Casino will bring professional boxing back to downtown Reno, Nevada on Friday, August 28th. Fresh off of his successful return home this past March, Reno’s “Biggest Lil’ Bomber” Kenny Davis Jr. aims to make another local splash in a ten-round lightweight bout against battle-tested Matt Conway (23-5-1, 10 KOs) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

“It feels great to be defending my [regional] title again in Reno, Nevada,” says an excited Davis. “Reno is in for a treat as they will get a chance to witness firsthand the most dangerous Kenny Davis anyone has seen yet. I am ready to go to war.”  

 

Northern Nevada’s top professional talents will also be on display. After successful pro debuts here in March, Carson City’s Miguel "Tito" Elizondo and Reno’s Joshua Nelson will make their ring returns in separate four-round bouts. A former amateur star, Elizondo (2-0) will be looking for win number three in a four-round junior lightweight bout against an opponent to be announced, while Nelson (1-0, 1 KO) will meet Fresno, CA’s Darion Hall (1-2) in a four-round lightweight attraction.  

 

Two more of Reno’s homegrown warriors will get to make their hometown debuts in separate contests as Mario Hernandez will take on spoiler Frankie Solomon Jr. of Tampa, FL in a six-round light heavyweight bout and junior welterweight Harley Sampson will see action in a four-rounder against an opponent yet to be announced.   

 

Carson City’s road warrior Christian Avalos will also see action in a four-round lightweight attraction, with more bouts to be announced. 

 

After fighting away from home for the majority of his career, Reno’s Davis (16-2-1, 4 KOs) packed the Grande Exposition Hall in March and sent them home happy with an eight-round decision win over Orlando Zepeda. "The majority of my fights have been on the road, so to display my skills in my backyard was a very special moment for me,” recalls Davis. “To be a part of bringing professional boxing back to Northern Nevada was a huge moment for me.”  

 

Conway could be the toughest opponent in Davis' career to date.  “Matt Conway is game and I am expecting him to come in at his best,” says Davis. “I am expecting a determined Matt Conway to show up on August 28th but I have firm belief that my skills are among the best in the world. My name belongs with the top lightweights in the world and I will demonstrate that fight night.” 

 

Tickets are available now and can be purchased at the Silver Legacy box office or by visiting ticketmaster.com.